Gorgeous Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationGOR-jus / /ˈɡɔːrdʒəs/English; Latin
Meaning
beautiful; pleasing to the eye
Historical & Cultural Background
In English, 'gorgeous' is an adjective derived from the Old French 'gorgias', which means 'elegant' or 'fine'. The Latin root 'gorgia' refers to a 'beautiful' or 'pleasing' appearance. The term has been used in various contexts to describe beauty and attractiveness, often in art and literature.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Gorgeous was first seen in the United States in 2001. Gorgeous has ranked as high as #1349 nationally, which occurred in 2019, and has been most popular in Ohio. In the past 5 years the name Gorgeous has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Gorgeous (2014)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| OH | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2001 | 5 |
| 2002 | 5 |
| 2005 | 6 |
| 2006 | 9 |
| 2007 | 9 |
| 2008 | 12 |
| 2009 | 14 |
| 2010 | 10 |
| 2011 | 19 |
| 2012 | 15 |
| 2013 | 17 |
| 2014 | 15 |
| 2015 | 9 |
| 2016 | 13 |
| 2017 | 7 |
| 2018 | 9 |
| 2019 | 23 |
| 2020 | 13 |
| 2021 | 10 |
| 2022 | 12 |
| 2023 | 12 |
| 2024 | 15 |